Sr Project Accountant

Overview

We take pride in delivering exceptional commercial painting and architectural millwork services throughout New England. Founded in the early 1980s, we are a family-owned business committed to craftsmanship, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Our reputation for quality and reliability means that over 90% of our projects come from repeat clients and referrals. We believe in building lasting relationships - not just with our clients, but with our employees too.

Our culture of excellence and collaboration ensures that every team member plays a key role in delivering successful projects.

The Senior Project Accountant partners closely with Project Managers on all aspects of project accounting and administration. This role plays a critical part in monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on the financial performance of projects to ensure accuracy, compliance, and profitability.

• Project Billing & Pay Applications
• Prepare and process monthly owner requisitions in accordance with contract terms and billing schedules
• Develop, maintain, and update the project Schedule of Values (SOV)
• Review, process, and track subcontractor requisitions
• Process and manage change orders in Clear Story, ensuring alignment with approved scope and budget
• Accounts Payable & Disbursements
• Review and process vendor invoices and subcontractor requisitions
• Select and verify invoices for inclusion in the weekly disbursement cycle
• Process labor and accounts payable job cost transfers
• Support vendor and subcontractor buyout from a financial and contract compliance perspective
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting
• Process and maintain project budget updates
• Assist Project Management with monthly project forecasts, including validation of projected fees and percent complete
• Monitor project cash position and complete monthly cash position analysis
• Prepare project cash flow forecasts to support financial planning and decision-making
• Contract Compliance & Controls
• Manage compliance with contractual terms and conditions, including certificates of insurance, bonds, lien waivers, and billing procedures
• Ensure billing, change order, and payment processes comply with contract requirements and internal controls
• Partner closely with Project Managers to provide ongoing project financial support and guidance
• Track, analyze, and report on project financial performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Support Project Management in resolving financial issues related to scope changes, cash flow, and cost controls

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other relevant field.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and construction management software.
• Detail oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Candidate must possess company Core Values:
  Find a Way, Fun & Humble, Show You Care, and Succeed as a Team.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

First Nick Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The expected salary range for this position (Senior Project Accountant) is between $101,000 and $145,000 USD. This represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of our total compensation package. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy.

Salary ranges may differ by geography and are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.